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title: "DC 6029 - Aphakia or dislocation of crystalline lens:"
diagnostic_code: "6029"
body_system: "Organs of Special Sense (Eye)"
cfr_section: "§ 4.79"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-rating-schedule/eye/6029-aphakia-or-dislocation-of-crystalline-lens"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.79"
updated: "2026-07-21T20:17:28.088744Z"
---

# DC 6029 - Aphakia or dislocation of crystalline lens:

Rated under § 4.79. Body system: Organs of Special Sense (Eye).

Evaluate based on visual impairment, and elevate the resulting level of visual impairment one step.

## Rating criteria

| Rating | Criteria |
| --- | --- |
| 30% | Minimum (unilateral or bilateral) |

# Aphakia or Dislocation of the Crystalline Lens (VA Diagnostic Code 6029)

## Understanding This Eye Condition and How the VA Rates It

**Body System:** Organs of Special Sense (Eye)
**Regulation:** 38 CFR § 4.79
**Diagnostic Code:** 6029

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### What This Condition Is

**Aphakia** refers to the absence of the eye's natural crystalline lens, while **dislocation of the crystalline lens** describes a lens that has shifted out of its normal position. This diagnostic code covers both conditions, whether they affect one eye (unilateral) or both eyes (bilateral).

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### How the VA Rates This Condition

The VA does not assign a rating for aphakia or lens dislocation based on the condition alone. Instead, it works like this:

1. **Evaluate the visual impairment.** The VA first measures the level of visual impairment that results from the condition.
2. **Elevate that level by one step.** The resulting level of visual impairment is then raised one step.

#### Available Rating Level

| Rating | Criteria |
|--------|----------|
| **30%** | Minimum (unilateral or bilateral) |

The **30% minimum** applies whether the condition affects one eye or both eyes.

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### What the VA Looks For

When rating aphakia or dislocation of the crystalline lens, the VA focuses on:

- **The degree of visual impairment** caused by the condition.
- **Applying the one-step elevation** to the resulting level of visual impairment, as directed by the rating criteria.
- **Whether the condition is unilateral or bilateral** — in either case, the minimum evaluation is 30%.

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*This overview is based solely on the VA rating schedule under 38 CFR § 4.79 for Diagnostic Code 6029. It is provided for general informational purposes and does not guarantee any particular rating or outcome.*

Source: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.79